Panasonic CQ-DFX602N manual Radio Data System RDS, RDS Basics

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Radio Data System (RDS)

RDS Basics

Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This radio set offers convenient functions using such data.

RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following service is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS.

The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.

Program Service Name (PS) Display

The name of station is displayed.

Alternative Frequency (AF)

When reception is poor, an RDS station broadcasting the same program is tuned in automatically.

Traffic Program (TP)

Some RDS FM stations periodically provide traffic announcement.

The station which broadcast the traffic announcement is called Traffic Program (TP).

Traffic Announcement (TA)

Radio announcements on traffic conditions.

Note: If Mode & Clock display is selected by pressing [DISP], the frequency disappears and the following display appears. (a Page 7 for Display Change)

Clock Time (CT) Service

When receiving an RDS station, the CT service automatically adjusts the time.

“– – : – –” is displayed in areas where CT service is not available. (a Page 22 for Clock Adjustment)

Program Type (PTY) Display

RDS FM stations provide a program type identification signal.

Example: news, rock, classical music, etc. (a Page 13)

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Contents CQ-DFX602N Inhaltsverzeichnis SeiteSicherung PflegePrecautions Battery Notes Remote Control PreparationComponents General PowerSource Only for remote control On Press Mute VolumeVolume Clockwise / VOL Up Mute / AttenuationTuning Mono / Local Selection Menu SettingRadio Mode BandPreset Station Station PresetManual Preset MemoryRadio Data System RDS RDS BasicsAF Level Alternative Frequency AFCQ-DFX602N11 TA Standby Mode TA Volume Set Menu SettingMuting in TA Mode Traffic Announcement TAProgram Type PTY Reception Program Type PTY ModePTY Language Selection Menu Setting PTY SelectionPreset PTY Search PTY Preset CallPTY Preset Change Program Type Preset NumberOther RDS functions PTY Preset DefaultCQ-DFX602N15 Insert a Disc CD PlayerOpen the Front Panel Track SelectionRandom Play Repeat Play CD Menu SettingCQ-DFX602N17 Insert the Magazine When the magazine isCD Changer Selection ChangerTitle Scroll CD Changer Menu SettingRandom Play Repeat Play Title Display CQ-DFX602N19Balance and Fader Sub-Woofer VolumeBass and Treble 20CQ-DFX602NSelect/Adjust Disp Return CQ-DFX602N21Contrast Clock AdjustmentDimmer Small Clock DisplayCQ-DFX602N23 Security Function Function Setting Function MenuExternal Mute ACC SelectionCQ-DFX602N25 Security FunctionInstallation Opening InstallationDiagram Q’ty PreparationExampleTab CQ-DFX602N27Mounting Springs C To Remove the Unit 28CQ-DFX602NPanel Removal Alarm Install Removable Face PlateSecurity Indicator Anti-Theft SystemElectrical Connections Precautions ISO Connector30CQ-DFX602N CQ-DFX602N31 32CQ-DFX602N CQ-DFX602N33 System Upgrade Example 2 Connecting Two CD ChangersRCA Cord Ground Lead Black Fuse Speaker Connections34CQ-DFX602N Disc cleaning MaintenanceHow to hold the disc CQ-DFX602N35Common TroubleshootingProduct Service 36CQ-DFX602NRadio CQ-DFX602N37APlace disc in the correct direction with the label side up AAdjust mounting angle to less than 30 degrees38CQ-DFX602N ADiscs that have CD-DA type data should be usedRemote Control Sound SettingCQ-DFX602N39 CD Changer Error Display Messages40CQ-DFX602N General MW Radio SpecificationsCQ-DFX602N41 LW Radio